Administrative Assistant at Advanced Drainage Systems in Norcross, Georgia

Job Description:

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Administrative Assistant

US-GA-Norcross

Job ID: 2024-17344
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Advanced Drainage Systems

Overview

At ADS, no idea is off limits, and we celebrate creativity and bold moves. For more than 50 years ADS has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials. Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio, we are a multi-billion dollar stormwater management company, manufacturing pipe and ancillary products. What does that mean? When it storms, we capture rain with our drain basins, convey it with pipe, store it using chambers and finally treat it with our water quality products, before safely returning water back to the environment. We handle, what we call, the entire lifecycle of a raindrop. Our products help prevent flooding, which increases quality of life for people living in large cities, suburbs, and rural towns. We also believe in creating a circular economy and are the largest plastic recycling company in North America. We use plastic shampoo and detergent bottles to create pipe, diverting over 500 million pounds of plastic from landfills every year. ADS operates a global network of over 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.

We have amazing stories to tell, and we need your help getting our story out there. To learn more about ADS, please visit our website at www.adspipe.com.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Office Administration and under the day-to-day direction of an assigned executive, this position will be a visible leader, with both internal and external constituencies, and will provide a wide variety of complex duties requiring a high degree of accuracy, initiative, independent judgment, urgency, and confidentiality.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

Manage and maintain executives’ schedule and calendars Coordinates meetings and activities of the executives including preparation of materials, physical and logistical arrangements, and travel details as required Prepare correspondence, memorandums, and communications on behalf or at the request of the executives Reviews and handles appropriately all mail, pursuing administrative action as needed Manages special projects from inception to completion as directed by executives

Job Skills:

This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:

Demonstrated knowledge of administrative policies and procedures Ability to organize, plan, schedule, determine priorities and meet deadlines Strong written and oral communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) A collaborative person who is confident and assertive in style, but respectful of others Team-oriented with the ability to build deep relationships and earn the respect of others Flexible and knows how to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive material and respond to situations with poise, savvy and diplomacy Ability to foster strong team morale and brings fun to the workplace; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue High energy with a continuous improvement, attention to detail, and customer service mindset

Educational Requirements:

Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred Experience:

3 - 5 years of administrative assistant or related experience

Physical Requirements:

The employee will be sitting at a desk for an extended period of time, so they must be able to sit in a chair for 8 hours at a time

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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